US Bridges

Crawford Road over Big Creek a Drain

FairPosted for load

Arenac County, Michigan · 2.1 MI N of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000000456

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Road over Big Creek a Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Road over Big Creek a Drain in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford Road
CrossesBig Creek a Drain
Location2.1 MI N of US-23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.07806, -83.78649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic273 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$371,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Road over Big Creek a Drain built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Road over Big Creek a Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Road over Big Creek a Drain carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Road over Big Creek a Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Road over Big Creek a Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.